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In buildings other than dwellings, Part M of the Building Regulations requires that reasonable provision is made for accessible toilets where relevant types of building work are undertaken. Statutory guidance on how that can be achieved is contained in Approved Document M (Access to and use of buildings)<\/em>. The building control body is responsible for ensuring that relevant building work complies with this requirement.<\/p> <\/p> Provisions in the Equality Act 2010 require employers and those providing a service to the public or carrying out a public function to make a \u201creasonable adjustment\u201d, so that disabled people are not placed at a \u201csubstantial disadvantage\u201d compared to non-disabled people. Ultimately, only a court can decide what is \u201creasonable\u201d in any particular case. However, Part 4 of the Equality Act 2010 (Disability) Regulations 2010, prescribes circumstances in which it is not reasonable for such a body to remove or alter a physical feature which was provided in or in connection with a building to assist with access to the building or the use of facilities and which satisfy the relevant design standard. The Schedule to these Regulations provides details of how to determine whether the design standard is satisfied, and refers to design considerations and provisions in Approved Document M.<\/p> <\/p>"}
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